pagan

It occurs to me that a Paganism that is a generalized, syncretic, eclectic non-religion isn't necessarily a bad thing, no matter how fuzzy it sometimes makes internet discussions. Perhaps the place for more formalized religion in Paganism is in a role similar to ancient Mystery Cults.

In his graphic novel From Hell, author, magician, and professional mad bastard Alan Moore wrote, "If there is one place that gods inarguably exist . . . it is in the human mind, where they are real, in all their grandeur and monstrosity." He has since spent a good deal of his time exploring that idea and its implications for spirituality and magick.